This work shows the need for targeted improvement to mitigate communication challenges associated with use of enhanced personal protective equipment. The data provide reassurance surgeons and patients that there is no negative impact on surgeon workload or patient outcomes from equipment in operating theatre.

BACKGROUND A personal health record (PHR) is an online application through which individuals can access, manage, and share their health information in a private, secure, and confidential environment. Personal health records empower patients, facilitate collaboration among healthcare professionals, and improve health outcomes. Given these anticipated positive effects, we want to implement a PHR,...

In this report, we describe the work done in a project that explored the human information processing aspects of a personal memex (a memex to organize personal information). In the project, we considered the use of the personal memex, focusing on information recall, by three populations: people with Mild Cognitive Impairment, those diagnosed with Macular Degeneration, and a high-functioning pop...

OBJECTIVES The aims of the study were to assess the efficacy of a multicomponent intervention and evaluate the feasibility and user acceptance of an internet-based home telemedical surveillance system for the evaluation of pain and other key health outcomes in patients with fibromyalgia (FM). METHODS The study involved 76 FM patients who were randomised to usual care or the multicomponent exe...

BACKGROUND Personal health records (PHRs) have the potential to improve patient self-management for chronic conditions such as diabetes. However, evidence is mixed as to whether there is an association between PHR use and improved health outcomes. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between sustained use of specific patient portal features (Web-based prescription r...

In social world, the healthcare provider must become culturally competent with various and diverse populations. Now in the growing technology age, there is even more expanding diversity within the online social media and communities. With the advancement and daily uses of technology , there is a growing interest in researching what other areas technology can impact. Social media provide a stron...

BACKGROUND Diabetes education together with patient empowerment has shown to be key to effective self-management behavior. When delivered through information and communication technologies (ICT), this solution has shown to lead to better health outcomes. However, the potential of ICT and their integration into the healthcare environment have not yet been fully exploited. ICT should be in partic...